Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Lets Cinema say Bhatt is the frontrunner for Sumathi with negotiations described as advanced, though the makers have not confirmed the casting.
- Vyjayanthi Movies officially announced Padukone will not return for the sequel, noting the team could not establish a long-term partnership.
- The production’s statement emphasized creative priorities and the level of commitment the franchise expects from key collaborators.
- If finalized, the role would be Bhatt’s first collaboration with Prabhas and director Nag Ashwin, a pairing highlighted in industry reports.
- In a CNBC TV18 interview, Padukone discussed coverage of her eight-hour workday preference, describing the response as a gendered double standard.